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P889 VGS

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,958 mi
Last recorded170,958 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP889 VGS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2011 170,958 miles

front no plate cracked

o/s mirror taped up

outer sills corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2011 170,944 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front no plate cracked

o/s mirror taped up

outer sills corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2011 164,737 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front no plate cracked

o/s and n/s/r sills corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2010 154,201 miles

Engine oil lever loow

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f drive shaft cv boot perished

Pass 3 Jul 2008 135,338 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Rear metal brake pipes left/right corroding (strong advise)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 135,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear tyre feather on inner edge + starting to wear out of shape

Oil leak

Rear metal brake pipes left/right corroding (strong advise)

Fail 29 Jun 2007 122,920 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wiper blades split

nearside rear tyre 2.5mm

Pass 29 Jun 2007 122,920 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wiper blades split

nearside rear tyre 2.5mm

Pass 6 Jul 2006 113,189 miles

Exhaust back box join pipe is corroded.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering fluid level low

Slight weep from pipes off of steering rack

Suspect engine oil sump is porous.

Fail 6 Jul 2006 113,189 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust back box, join pipe corroded.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering fluid level low.

Slight weep from pipes off of steering rack.

Suspect engine oil sump is porous.

How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?

Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,550
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
231,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 141,538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88,997
Brake pipe excessively corroded 84,584
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 77,923
position lamp(s) not working 67,756
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P889 VGS is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 85,577 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Almera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 141,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P889 VGS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Almera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P889 VGS registered?

P889 VGS is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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